habitually

American  

[huh-bich-oo-uh-lee] / həˈbɪtʃ u ə li /

adverb

1. as a habit, or an established way of being or acting; routinely or regularly.

   Students who are habitually late will do a reflective writing exercise so we can get to the root of the problem.

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Other Word Forms

• nonhabitually
  adverb
• quasi-habitually
  adverb
• unhabitually
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of habitually

habitual ( def. ) + -ly

Explanation

When you do something as part of your usual routine, you do it habitually. If you put on your favorite blue sneakers just about every day, those are the shoes you habitually wear. A teacher who's known for his bad mood may frown habitually, while a friend who habitually stays up too late might yawn habitually. Anything that happens on a regular, recurring basis happens habitually. This adverb comes from the Medieval Latin habitualis, "pertaining to habit or dress," and its root habitus, "condition, appearance, or dress."

Example Sentences

The results showed that 65% of daily behaviors were initiated habitually.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Moreover, Korea also habitually recovers from steep corrections in global markets, particularly if there is no U.S. recession.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

How very fitting that the habitually plugged-in crowd tried to make sense of those quotation marks surrounding Fennell’s title.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

Earning a reputation as a “camper,” or someone who habitually lingers at their table long after the meal is finished, can jeopardize your ability to secure future reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

As if to compensate for all this watching, Nathan habitually overlooked me.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Related Words

• commonly
• customarily